The Saint Marko Cemetery and the Vidovdan Heroes Chapel This cemetery is the final resting place of Gavrilo Princip and his fellow conspirators, buried in secrecy by Austro-Hungarian authorities. The Vidovdan Heroes Chapel now serves as a memorial to the Young Bosnia movement, whose actions sparked the outbreak of World War I.

Built during the Austro-Hungarian administration, this imposing structure once housed imperial officials overseeing Bosnia’s governance. On June 28, 1914, just a short distance from here, the fateful motorcade carrying Archduke Franz Ferdinand passed through Sarajevo’s streets.

This immersive museum brings Sarajevo under Austro-Hungarian rule to life, showcasing the city’s transformation and rising nationalist tensions. Visitors can virtually witness the moments leading up to Franz Ferdinand’s assassination.

While primarily a World War II memorial, the Eternal Flame stands near key Austro-Hungarian-era buildings. These structures, erected to cement imperial rule, bore witness to Sarajevo’s political unrest in the years leading to the assassination.

Established during Austro-Hungarian rule, Markale Market became a bustling trade hub reflecting the empire’s modernization efforts. On the morning of the assassination, locals gathered here, unaware that their city was about to become the center of world history.

Built in 1889, this Neo-Gothic cathedral symbolized Austro-Hungary’s efforts to solidify its presence in Bosnia. It stood along the route taken by Franz Ferdinand’s motorcade, witnessing the tension and chaos of that historic day.

One of Sarajevo’s most iconic sites, this Ottoman-era bridge became infamous as the location where Gavrilo Princip fired the shots that altered world history. Standing here, one can visualize the fateful moments that led to World War I.

Located near the Latin Bridge, this museum houses crucial artifacts from the Austro-Hungarian period and the assassination. Through exhibits detailing Franz Ferdinand’s visit and its aftermath, it offers an in-depth look at the empire’s rule and the rising nationalist movements.

Once the residence of Austro-Hungarian governors, Konak played a key role in hosting officials during Franz Ferdinand’s visit. Hours before the assassination, it was at the center of imperial decision-making in Sarajevo.

Sarajevo Brewery became a hub of industrial progress and social gatherings. On the day of the assassination, it stood as a silent witness to the unfolding of history.

A grand symbol of Austro-Hungarian influence, Sarajevo City Hall (Vijećnica) hosted Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s official reception just before his assassination. That morning, he stood on its steps unaware that his fate—and the course of world history—had already been sealed.